master

/'mɑ:stə/
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master

The student works hard to master the new language.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A person who has control or authority over others or something: A master is someone who has the power to command, own, or direct.
    • An expert or highly skilled person in a particular art or activity: A master is someone with consummate skill or knowledge.
    • An original version from which copies are made: In recording or art, a master is the primary source for duplication.
    • A title for a male, especially a young boy, used formally (archaic): Used as a courtesy title.
    • A person who holds a master's degree: Someone who has earned an advanced academic degree.

  2. Verb:

    • To gain complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in something: To master a subject or skill is to learn it thoroughly and control it.
    • To gain control over; to overcome: To master a situation, emotion, or problem is to bring it under control.

  3. Adjective:

    • Main, principal, or controlling: Used to describe the most important or dominant element.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He is the master of this estate. (He is the owner in control.)
    • She is a master of the violin. (She is an expert violinist.)
    • The studio created a digital master of the film. (They created the original high-quality copy.)
    • He earned his Master of Science degree. (He holds an advanced academic degree.)

  • Verb:

    • It takes years to master a new language. (To become completely proficient in it.)
    • She struggled to master her fear of public speaking. (To gain control over her fear.)

  • Adjective:

    • The house has a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. (The main or principal bedroom.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Master of one's own destiny/fate": Being in control of one's own life and decisions.

    • He believed he was the master of his own fate.

  • "Master and commander": A phrase denoting complete authority, often used historically or in titles.

    • He acted as master and commander of the expedition.

  • "Old Master": A great European painter of the period from about 1500 to the early 1700s, or a painting by such a painter.

    • The museum has a collection of works by the Old Masters.
Variants and Related Words

  • Mastery (n): Comprehensive knowledge or skill; dominion or control.

    • Her mastery of the subject was impressive.

  • Masterful (adj): Powerful and able to control others; performed or performing very skillfully.

    • He gave a masterful performance.

  • Masterly (adj): Showing the skill of a master.

    • It was a masterly piece of negotiation.

  • Headmaster/Mistress (n): A person who is the head teacher of a school.

  • Master switch (n): A switch controlling the supply of electricity or other power to an entire system.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for a skilled person): Expert, virtuoso, maestro, adept, past master.
  • Noun (for a person in control): Ruler, lord, chief, commander, boss.
  • Verb (to learn thoroughly): Learn, grasp, conquer, get the hang of.
  • Verb (to control): Overcome, subdue, conquer, tame, curb.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Master something in: To become highly skilled in something through practice (Note: "master" is not typically used with particles; this is a descriptive phrase, not a standard phrasal verb).
    • She mastered Japanese in two years.
Related Idioms

  • Like master, like man: The servant or subordinate resembles the master in character or behavior.

    • The assistant was just as rude as his boss—like master, like man.

  • Jack of all trades, master of none: A person who can do many different types of work but is not an expert in any of them.

    • He can fix many things, but he's a jack of all trades and master of none.
master

The student works hard to master the new language.

Adjective
  1. most important element
    • the chief aim of living
    • the main doors were of solid glass
    • the principal rivers of America
    • the principal example
    • policemen were primary targets
    • the master bedroom
    • a master switch
Noun
  1. key that secures entrance everywhere
  2. an authority qualified to teach apprentices
  3. someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
  4. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
  5. an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
  6. presiding officer of a school
  7. directs the work of others
  8. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
  9. a person who has general authority over others
  10. an artist of consummate skill
    • a master of the violin
    • one of the old masters
Verb
  1. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
    • Do you control these data?
  2. have dominance or the power to defeat over
    • Her pain completely mastered her
    • The methods can master the problems
  3. get on top of; deal with successfully
    • He overcame his shyness
  4. be or become completely proficient or skilled in
    • She mastered Japanese in less than two years

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